Buntut Penyet
Smashed Fried Oxtail with Sambal
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender oxtail pieces, seasoned and deep-fried until crispy, then traditionally 'smashed' with a pestle to tenderize further, and served generously coated with a spicy raw chili sambal (Sambal Penyet). This dish is usually served with rice, which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Oxtail, cooking oil (palm oil), shallots, garlic, red chilies, bird's eye chilies, tomato, lime, salt, pepper, chicken powder (MSG-free if possible).
How to make it keto
Request no rice. Confirm no sugar is added to the oxtail marinade or sambal. Sambal Penyet is typically fresh and sugar-free, but always confirm with the restaurant.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Buntut Penyet, tanpa nasi ya. Mohon konfirmasi, apa ada gula tambahan di bumbu atau sambalnya?
Buntut Penyet, please. No rice. Is there any added sugar in the marinade or sambal?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in oxtail marinade, some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to the sambal. Vegetables in sambal (tomato, shallots) contribute minor carbs.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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